Praful Bidwai: a tribute by M V Ramana

It is hard to imagine that my dear friend, Praful, is no more. In my mind, I still expect that the next time I visit Delhi, he will be there to greet me, as he did every time we met, with a big hug saying Hello Comrade. And we would have a drink and a meal together as always.
Remembering and Honoring Praful Bidwai: ‘Abolition 2000’ pays its tribute

Remembering and Honoring Praful Bidwai: ‘Abolition 2000’ pays its tribute

Our hearts were broken to learn of the sudden, untimely demise of our dear friend and colleague Praful Bidwai. Praful was a courageous truth teller, a fearless advocate, and a kind and funny man. Some of us were fortunate to be present at the founding conference of the Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament and Peace (CNDP) in Delhi, and to be graciously hosted by Praful in his home.
[Original text] Humanitarian pledge on nuclear disarmament, signed by 108 countries

[Original text] Humanitarian pledge on nuclear disarmament, signed by 108 countries

In light of the important facts and findings that have been presented at the international conferences in Oslo, Nayarit and Vienna, and after careful consideration of the evidence,We, the States supporting and/or endorsing this pledge, have come to the fol lowing inescapable conclusions and make the subsequent pledge to take them forward with interested parties in available fora, including in the context of the NPT and its 2015 Review Conference: